Why do rats and possums damage cars in Sydney?
Sydney's roof rats are agile climbers that treat an engine bay like a tree hollow — sheltered, warm, chewable. Brushtail possums, protected native wildlife, cause similar damage when they shelter under bonnets and gnaw hoses and looms. The problem spikes in autumn and winter as nights cool, and after heavy rain pushes rodents out of drains. Utes and cars parked near gardens, compost, chicken coops or bushland boundaries see the most activity — but dense suburbs like Newtown and Surry Hills report plenty.
What does rodent damage cost in Australia?
Workshop bills typically run AUD 800 for minor wiring repairs to AUD 10,000+ for harness replacement on late-model vehicles. Comprehensive insurance often covers a first incident, but excess and premium impacts make repeat attacks expensive — and rodents do return to marked engine bays.
Why sprays, sounds and repellents keep failing
Baiting is doubly problematic in Australia: it doesn't protect the car (new rodents arrive weekly), and secondary poisoning kills owls, tawny frogmouths and other native predators. Possums are protected — trapping or harming them is illegal in NSW. A passive physical barrier sidesteps the whole dilemma: nothing is poisoned, trapped or hurt. Animals simply can't get under the car, and they move on.
The fix that can't be ignored, out-smelled or gotten used to
Car-lungi® takes the opposite approach to every deterrent: instead of trying to make your car unattractive, it makes your car unreachable. It is a portable skirt of galvanized steel with a paint-safe foam lining that wraps the full perimeter of your parked car — a smooth vertical wall, flush to the ground, with no gap larger than 1 cm.
There is nothing for rats, mice and possums to habituate to, because there is nothing to overcome. No poison, no traps, no batteries, no reapplication. Roll it out in under 60 seconds when you park; roll it up when you leave. It travels with the car — street, driveway, basement, airport parking.
Hilux, Ranger, RAV4, Camry, Land Cruiser — every size from hatchback to full-size ute.
💵 Available for Australia: shipping included in the price, delivery in about 3 weeks via tracked courier. Customs/import duties, where applicable, are payable on delivery. One rodent attack typically costs more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Car-lungi legal to use around possums?
Yes. It is a passive exclusion barrier — the approach wildlife authorities recommend. It does not trap, bait or harm possums or any other animal; it simply blocks access to the engine bay.
What is the best way to stop rodents chewing car wiring?
A physical 360° perimeter barrier is the only approach rodents cannot habituate to. Everything scent- or sound-based fades or gets ignored; a steel wall does not.
Does Car-lungi ship to Australia?
Yes — with shipping included. See full details, sizes and local FAQs on our Australia page, or order directly at checkout.
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